Значение идиомы have a hand in
[have a hand in] {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; tobe partly responsible for. Sue’s schoolmates respect her and shehas a hand in every important decision made by the Student
Значение идиомы miss the point
[miss the point] {v. phr.} To be unable to comprehend the essenceof what was meant. The student didn’t get a passing grade on theexam because, although he wrote three pages, he actually missed thepoint.
Значение идиомы stone’s throw
[stone’s throw] or [within a stone’s throw] {adv. phr.} Within avery short distance. They live across the street from us, justwithin a stone’s throw. See: HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP.
Значение идиомы get it
[get it] or [something in] or [into one’s head] {v. phr.} To becomepossessed of an idea; develop a fixed idea. Jack got it into hishead to become a marine and nothing we could say
Значение идиомы head over heels
[head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault;upside down; head first. It was so dark Bob fell head over heelsinto a big hole in the ground. Compare: UPSIDE DOWN. 1b. In
Значение идиомы cut one’s throat
[cut one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spoil one’s chances; ruin a person. He cut his own throat by his carelessness. The younger men in the company were cutting each other’s throats in their
Значение идиомы nail down
[nail down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make certain; make sure;settle. Joe had a hard time selling his car, but he finally nailedthe sale down when he got his friend Sam to give him $300.
Значение идиомы catch some rays
[catch some rays] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get tanned while sunbathing. Tomorrow I’ll go to the beach and try to catch some rays.
Перевод идиомы vim and vigor, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: vim and vigor Перевод: энергичность и энтузиазм Пример: Our great aunt is always full of vim and vigor when we see her. Наша тетя всегда полна энергии и энтузиазма, когда мы с ней
Значение идиомы bring home
[bring home] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize; make realize; demonstrate. The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving. A parent or teacher